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The cities near Chula Vista, CA that boast the highest number of engineering director jobs are: Oceanside Irvine San Diego Carlsbad Murrieta Temecula Costa Mesa

Which cities near Chula Vista, CA have the most job openings?

The 10 cities near Chula Vista, CA that have the most job openings are: Escondido Oceanside Irvine San Diego Carlsbad Murrieta Temecula Costa Mesa Menifee El Cajon

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Which cities in the United States of America offer the highest salaries for engineering director jobs?

The top 10 cities are: Bellevue, WA ( from $ 172,500 to $ 248,040 year ) Hayward, CA ( from $ 201,250 to $ 247,000 year ) Quincy, MA ( from $ 177,500 to $ 246,450 year ) Garland, TX ( from $ 170,000 to $ 242,424 year ) Sioux Falls, SD ( from $ 147,500 to $ 241,268 year ) Joliet, IL ( from $ 123,689 to $ 240,706 year ) Richmond, CA ( from $ 155,000 to $ 240,706 year ) Plano, TX ( from $ 23,381 to $ 240,706 year ) Denton, TX ( from $ 113,691 to $ 240,100 year ) Huntsville, AL ( from $ 179,763 to $ 240,000 year )

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Director of Electrical Engineering

AMIRI BUILDING ENGINEERING INC dba 120 DEGREEZSan Diego, CA, US

$150,000.00 yearly

Full-time

This is an on-site leadership position based in San Diego, California for a licensed Electrical Professional Engineer who wants to lead the plumbing engineering discipline, drive technical excelle... Show more

Director of Engineering, Energy Storage

SOLV EnergySan Diego, CA, United States

$170,074.00 yearly

Full-time

Director of Engineering, Energy Storage.SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage ... Show more

Public Services and Engineering Director

Government JobsCoronado, CA, United States

$221,232.00 yearly

Part-time

Public Services and Engineering Director.The City of Coronado is accepting applications for the position of Public Services and Engineering Director.This recruitment is being conducted by Peckham &... Show more

Director, Engineering - Substation

AmpacitySan Diego, CA, United States

$199,700.00 yearly

Full-time

The Director of Engineering for Substation is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of Substation projects.This role involves managing a team ... Show more

Director of Data Engineering

FairSquareSan Diego, California, United States

$140,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Being authorized to work in the U.FairSquare does not consider candidates requiring 1099 or C2C.Exempt/Salary: $140,000-230,000.Position eligible for additional incentives including bonus, 401(k) m... Show more

Director, Platform Engineering and Tools

Blue Shield of CaliforniaSan Diego, CA, United States

Full-time

Director Of Platform Engineering And Tools.The Stellarus Commercial team builds the products to power Healthcare Payors through modern technology and AI.The Director of Platform Engineering and Too... Show more

Director, Yield Architecture & Engineering

QualcommSan Diego, CA, United States

$216,400.00 yearly

Full-time

We are seeking a strategic, technically deep, and people-centered leader to serve as Director on the Yield Management team.This role will build on the strong foundation already in place by advancin... Show more

Director, Value Engineering

Becton DickinsonSan Diego, CA, United States

Full-time

We Are The People Who Give Possibilities Purpose.BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat.It ta... Show more

Director, Modem Engineering

Logos SpaceSan Diego, CA, United States

Full-time

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of the commercial enterprise users and government users.We will help fill an important gap in t... Show more

Director of Engineering, Software

Inseego CorpSan Diego, CA, United States

$172,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Inseego Corp.Our innovative mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions incorporate the most advanced technologies into a wide range of products that pr... Show more

Director, Security Solutions (Pre-Sales) Engineering - Remote

EVOTEK, Inc.San Diego, CA, US

$200,000.00 yearly

Remote

Full-time

Quick Apply

Join EVOTEK: North America’s Premier Digital Business Enabler.As North America's premier enabler of secure digital business, we integrate cutting-edge technical expertise across data center, networ... Show more

Public Services & Engineering Director - City of Coronado, CA

Peckham & McKenney Executive SearchCoronado, CA, United States

$221,232.00 yearly

Full-time

Public Services and Engineering Director.The Community of Coronado, rich in history, natural beauty, and possessing a charming ocean village atmosphere, is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Gloriett... Show more

Director, Engineering - Substation

R. R. Cassidy, Inc.San Diego, CA, United States

$199,700.00 yearly

Full-time

Director, NPI/NPD Engineering - Defense Search

TalentZokSan Diego, CA, US

$185,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Director, NPI/NPD Engineering - Defense SearchOVERVIEWAre you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this ro... Show more

Director of Engineering, Strategic Initiatives & Technology Enablement

Petco Health and WellnessSan Diego, CA, United States

Full-time

Director of Engineering, Strategic Initiatives & Technology Enablement.Petco is seeking a strategic technology leader to drive high-impact initiatives across engineering, product, and business team... Show more

Director of Facilities Engineering

Campland On The BaySan Diego, CA, United States

$90,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Director of Facilities Engineering.Campland on the Bay is a full-service, destination RV Resort.Located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, we occupy 40 prime acres on Mission Bay just ... Show more

Public Services and Engineering Director

City of CoronadoCoronado, CA, United States

Full-time

Public Services And Engineering Director.The City of Coronado is accepting applications for the position of Public Services and Engineering Director.This recruitment is being conducted by Peckham &... Show more

Sr. Director, Data Platform Engineering & Operations

Sony Interactive EntertainmentSan Diego, CA, United States

Full-time

Director, Data Platform Engineering & Operations.Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand.As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud le... Show more

Director, Security Solutions (Pre-Sales) Engineering - Remote

EVOTEKSan Diego, CA, United States

Full-time

Director, Security Solutions Engineering.Join EVOTEK: North America's Premier Digital Business Enabler.As North America's premier enabler of secure digital business, we integrate cutting-edge techn... Show more

Director of Facilities Engineering

Terra Vista Managment, Inc.San Diego, CA, US

Full-time

Located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, we occupy 40 prime acres on Mission Bay just east of Crown Point.We offer over 500 campsites varying in size and location.Think Campland and ... Show more

Director of Electrical Engineering

AMIRI BUILDING ENGINEERING INC dba 120 DEGREEZSan Diego, CA, US

3 days ago

Salary

$150,000.00 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Relocation bonus
Training & development
Vision insurance
Employee discounts

About the Role:
This is an on-site leadership position based in San Diego, California for a licensed Electrical Professional Engineer who wants to lead the plumbing engineering discipline, drive technical excellence, mentor high-performing teams, and shape the strategic growth of a rapidly expanding MEP engineering firm.

Compensation & Benefits:
Annual Salary Range: $150,000–$225,000, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership.

At 120 Degreez, we invest in our team's long-term success—professionally and personally.

401(k) with up to 3% employer match
70% employer-paid medical insurance + 100% dental and vision
$1,500 annual professional development and certification allowance
Paid Company Holidays + 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) + 1 week Paid Sick Leave
100% employer-paid life insurance
Clear career advancement pathway from Designer through Principal
Collaborative, structured, and growth-focused work environment

Who This Role Is For:

You take ownership of your discipline's technical quality and overall success
You are confident making high-level engineering decisions and mentoring others
You have extensive experience leading U.S.-based commercial electrical engineering teams
You want to help build a growing firm while advancing toward Principal-level leadership

What You'll Do:

Lead the Electrical Engineering Department, including staffing, utilization, and technical standards
Provide technical oversight and QA/QC leadership across multiple projects and project teams
Mentor electrical engineers, project managers, and designers to support professional growth and technical excellence
Review and approve power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage system designs and other critical engineering deliverables
Partner with executive leadership on staffing strategy, resource planning, profitability, and business growth initiatives
Support project managers with technical guidance, risk management, and complex problem solving
Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and business development efforts while representing the firm at a senior leadership level
Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and department performance

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):

Fully integrated into executive leadership and project teams
Providing leadership across the Electrical Engineering Department and active project portfolio
Establishing consistency in QA/QC processes and technical standards
Building strong relationships with staff and clients while contributing to strategic business initiatives

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (California preferred)
12+ years of electrical engineering experience with progressively increasing leadership responsibilities
Strong experience leading U.S.-based commercial MEP engineering projects
Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, staffing, utilization, and QA/QC programs
Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting, AGi32, or other industry-standard electrical engineering software
Comprehensive understanding of the California Electrical Code (CEC), California Building Code (CBC), Title 24 Energy Code, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, and applicable industry standards
Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading multidisciplinary coordination
Excellent communication, client relationship, and leadership skills

Work Authorization:
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Who Should NOT Apply:

Candidates without an active Professional Engineer (PE) license
Candidates without U.S.-based commercial MEP engineering experience
Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship
Engineers without demonstrated leadership experience in staffing, QA/QC, and technical oversight
Candidates seeking production-only engineering roles without department leadership responsibility